Just over a week after Sandy showed her stormy side and swept into the Bay State, Boston officials are warning residents that we may be facing a serious Nor’easter.

Mayor Thomas Menino announced on Tuesday that the Hub was making necessary plans for a possible Nor’easter expected to impact the area.

City teams are monitoring the situation as it develops and evaluating potential impacts that could be exacerbated by lingering effects of Hurricane Sandy, the Mayor’s office said in a statement.

The National Weather Service issued a high wind watch with 20-30 mph sustained winds and 40-50 mph wind gusts expected from Wednesday morning through the evening.

Residents should expect one to two inches of rain beginning Wednesday evening through Thursday morning.

According to the National Weather Service, “confidence is increasing” that the storm will hit.

“While there is still some uncertainty in the final track, which will ultimately determine weather details, there is a mix of potential hazards,” they said.

A coastal advisory flood is in effect until 3 a.m. Thursday, and some parts of Massachusetts could see some snow.

The storm is expected to impact parts of New Jersey and New York, which are still trying to recover from the devastating effects of Hurricane Sandy and the destruction the storm left in its wake.

Many in both New York and New Jersey are still without power or even shelter to keep them warm during the approaching Nor’easter.

In Boston, city officials are taking no chances and sent out an advisory to residents a day before the nasty weather was predicted to roll through Massachusetts.

People who encounter homeless individuals are encouraged to notify public safety officials by calling 9-1-1 or the Mayor’s 24-hour Hotline at (617) 635-4500.  Residents are encouraged to register for AlertBoston by visiting www.cityofboston.gov/alertboston and follow @NotifyBoston on Twitter.